The special will be followed by “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love” at 9 p.m., a sequel to last year’s ratings bonanza, “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.” The new made-for-TV film is also based on Parton’s childhood, with Jennifer Nettles, Gerald McRaney, Ricky Schroder and Alyvia Alyn Lind returning.

There’s a fjord in the History Channel’s future with a one-hour recap of “Vikings” at 8 p.m., followed by the fourth season premiere of the show at 9 p.m, and a special titled “The Real Vikings” at 10.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are among the executive producers of the new SyFy Channel show “Incorporated,” premiering at 10 p.m. today.

The first season of “Queen Sugar” wraps up at 10 p.m. on OWN, and the second season of “Years of Living Dangerously” at the same time on the National Geographic Channel.